As we learned last week, the word “advent” means, “coming” or “arrival”. They were awaiting the arrival of our Savior and King during this Christmas season. We talked about HOPE and PEACE last week and, this week, I’m going to move it up a little, and focus on JOY and…
Author: Bill
Retired from education in 2007 but back to work in 2008. Retired again in 2010, back directing a Foster Grandparent Program in 2011, retired for the third time in December 2015. Now to see what God has for me next.
Advent
“But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village among all the people of Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel, whose origins are in the distant past, will come from you on my behalf.” (Micah 5:2) The word Advent originates from a Latin word “Adventus” which means “coming” or…
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Ways To Be Thankful
As we have passed the Thanksgiving holiday, let us not stop being thankful. Here are three things to think about and practice every day. Be Thankful in Actions. “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God…
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Giving Thanks
As we come into the season of Thanksgiving, we must remember what we are thankful for. Yes, Thanksgiving Day is usually a time for family gatherings and giving thanks but let’s not forget the One who has given us all things, (2 Peter 1:3). Here are some verses that we…
encouragement
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The Promise
“God keeps every promise he makes. He is like a shield for all who seek his protection” (Proverbs 30:5 GNT). We have God’s promises to us. The Bible contains over 7,000 promises that we can rely on. If we will read and trust God’s promises for us, we will be…